Gwyn Ashton - Grease Bucket

Album: Grease Bucket
Size: 88,3 MB
Time: 37:58
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2025
Styles: Blues/Rock
Art: Front

1. Something That The Cat Dragged In (3:11)
2. Howlin' At The Moon (4:21)
3. Evil Child (4:15)
4. Green Light Blues (4:43)
5. When The Well Runs Dry (2:42)
6. Little Bit Of Crazy (3:06)
7. Somebody (4:08)
8. Self-Isolation Blues (3:33)
9. Down & Dirty (3:50)
10. Blues For The Tortured Soul (4:05)

Gwyn Ashton is a bit of a maverick, a nomadic troubadour, born in Wales, raised in Australia, and on the road ever since. "Grease Bucket" is visceral, as raw as feasting on bloodied steak. Ten totally original blues tracks, for tortured souls, with Aussie bassist Chris Lambden and drummer Paul Wheeler. Brace yourself to be blitzed in the Ashton liquidiser. Thumping drums, a filthy five-string ’60s guitar, and thundering bass open "Something the Cat Dragged In" – a serious night on the tiles. It’s rock ’n’ roll, daytime is for sleeping it off. Guaranteed to wake you up. They slip straight into the funk groove of "Howling at the Moon", full of heavy bass riffs and howling slide. Guest organist Jesse Deane Freeman steps up for "Green Light Blues" - green means go, but it’s the end of the road – a more soulful shade of blues.

Seriously fuzzed-up lap steel assaults our ears in the swaggering "When the Well Runs Dry". Vocals are delivered punk-rap style, but ask yourself: what are you gonna do when the money runs out? Savage but addictive. Drums bring in the Cream-like "Somebody" – a great slice of rock-blues, with insistent, punchy rhythm, and guitar and slide as raw as a paper cut. A brilliant, unmissable track. Hard-edged as a knuckle sandwich, "Self-Isolation Blues" may feel a bit behind the times now, but it’s in yer face and impossible to ignore. Ashton sees the coast is clear: time to get "Down and Dirty". The title sums it up – it’s about grabbing the moment when it’s presented, and yes, we’re talking s-e-x. Wonderfully filthy slide and greasy lyrics.

The album closes with "Blues for the Tortured Soul" – solid, driving rhythm, plastered with plenty of slide-edged guitar. A strong finale to what is probably Ashton’s best album to date. Ashton has recorded with with Rory Gallaghers band, played with Robert Plants, and worked through a bucket-list of rock-band musicians. On this album he leaves nothing out: playful lyrics delivered like custard pies, mean guitar riffs filling your mind – a full-on assault. Gwyn Ashton has created an excellent, seismic record. /Graham Munn, Slap Mag

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Gwyn Ashton - Beg, Borrow & Steel

Size: 93.5 MB
Time: 39:56
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2001
Styles: Acoustic Blues
Art: Full

01. The Sun Don't Shine (3:22)
02. Ain't Got Time For That Stuff (2:52)
03. I Can't Be Satisfied (3:25)
04. Leaving In The Morning (4:16)
05. Double Crossin' Mama (4:04)
06. Wastin' My Time (4:32)
07. Uluru Sunset (2:37)
08. Train Time Shuffle (5:24)
09. Can't Get My Way Around You (3:01)
10. Stop Holding Out (3:04)
11. Sweet Love (3:13)

Personnel:
Vocals – Gwyn Ashton
Guitar – Gwyn Ashton
Harmonica – Anthony Harkin, Gwyn Ashton
Double Bass – Chris Farmer
Drums – Ken Farmer
Organ [Hammond] – Mick O'Connor
Piano – Mick O'Connor

“Beg, Borrow & Steel” was recorded in Australia, mostly with acoustic instruments, live in the studio in 12 hours and is a journey back to the roots of Gwyn Ashton’s music: Gwyn shines on slide guitar, with most of the tracks played on a 1936 National steel guitar. His all-Australian backing band provides just the right touch of harmonica, double bass, piano, Hammond organ and drums (with brushes, natch!) to help create an album steeped in the ultimate musical authenticity and yet incredibly varied.

The majority of “Beg, Borrow & Steel”’s tracks are self-penned, with the exception of Gwyn’s stand-out version of Muddy’s “I Can’t be Satisfied”. From the up-tempo train song “Train Time Shuffle” to the beautiful instrumental “Uluru Sunset” or the laid back delta blues “Leaving in the Morning”, Gwyn Ashton confirms his exceptional talent both as a songwriter and a performer.

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Gwyn Ashton - Sonic Blues Preachers

Source: Lossless Digital Copy
Size: 79,7 MB
Time: 34:23
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2019
Styles: Contemporary Blues, Blues Rock
Art: Front

01. She's What I Like (3:56)
02. Candy Store (3:49)
03. Fool In Your Life (3:25)
04. Soul For Sale (3:49)
05. The Old Fool (3:14)
06. Take Yourself Away (5:15)
07. If I Don't Feel It (3:11)
08. She's Lost Her Power (3:42)
09. Waiting Game (3:59)

Blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Gwyn Ashton was born in Wales and raised in South Australia. At an early age he developed a love for blues and rock music that was fueled as a result of recordings by renowned artists like Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Holly, Rory Gallagher, Muddy Waters, and many others.

At the age of 11, Ashton picked up his first guitar and began the chore of learning to play the instrument. His natural talent didn't take long to show through. When he was a teenager, he teamed up with a couple of friends to form his first professional band. He stood in as frontman. The little group often managed to land jobs at local blues clubs and bars. After building a small fan base and landing some positive press, Ashton took his act on the road across Australia. He also spent time serving as a member with other groups now and then.

In 1993, Ashton finished recording his debut album, Feel the Heat. It took three long years before his sophomore full-length offering, Beg, Borrow and Steel, was released. By now he was touring and performing in countries worldwide, including finding a market in the United States for his slide guitar-filled blues-rock. Some of the musicians who have been part of his recording band along the way include drummers Brendan O'Neill, Rick Tredrea, and Michael Wiedrich; along with bassists Geoff Brown, Sambor Kansy, and Gerry McAvoy. ~ Charlotte Dillon

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Gwyn Ashton - 2 albums: Radiogram / Feel The Heat

Album: Radiogram
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 50:30
Size: 115.6 MB
Styles: Blues rock
Year: 2012
Art: Front

[4:17] 1. Little Girl
[4:42] 2. Don't Wanna Fall
[4:02] 3. Let Me In
[3:42] 4. Fortunate Kind (Feat. Robbie Blunt)
[4:31] 5. I Just Wanna Make Love
[5:00] 6. Dog Eat Dog
[7:09] 7. Angel
[5:54] 8. For Your Love
[3:47] 9. Comin' Home
[7:22] 10. Bluz For Roy

Gwyn Ashton, the sizzling blues-guitar man, has done it again with his sixth album “Radiogram”, another awesome CD that makes you want to shake it! Following up his acclaimed 2009 album, “Two-Man Blues Army”, blues guitarist Gwyn Ashton hits it out of the park with this disc, a ten track feast of thrilling and sizzling guitar passion. The album is a release which, with great variety, continually leaves one excited and wholly satisfied. Songs like the brilliant track, “Let Me In”, with its teasing blues swagger and great mouth organ mastery really satisfies. The simply hypnotic instrumental “Bluz For Roy” closes the album, and alone, shows why the guitarist is so strongly thought of. As a bonus, Kim Wilson sits in.

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Album: Feel The Heat
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:39
Size: 104.5 MB
Styles: Blues rock
Year: 2001
Art: Front

[3:35] 1. Loaded 6 Shooter
[3:46] 2. Ain't Got Time For That Stuff
[4:30] 3. Trouble's Knockin' At Your Door
[5:19] 4. Wastin' My Time
[2:55] 5. Bad Luck Blues
[4:11] 6. Too Late
[5:47] 7. Someone Like You
[4:13] 8. Just A Little Bit
[2:10] 9. Take Me Back Home
[5:02] 10. Wanted Man
[4:06] 11. We'll Find A Way

Gwyn Ashton was born in Wales and grew up in Adelaide, South Australia. His guitar playing was first inspired by musicians from the Australian scene, such as Chris Finnen, Kevin Borich and Ian Moss, along with favourites Chuck Berry, and Hank Marvin. In 1985, Gwyn moved to Sydney joining John Swan's band Swanee, and by 1986 he had teamed up with ex-Easybeats vocalist Stevie Wright and members of Jimmy Barnes's band. Malcom Young's nephew James played drums with Gwyn for a time and introduced him to Mal, who came to a few of Gwyn's gigs before resuming his tour dates with AC/DC. Gwyn spent most of the Eighties playing in almost every bar in Australia impressing many international musicians, including Mick Fleetwood, who sat in with Gwyn's band one late night in Adelaide.

"Feel the Heat" showcases all aspects of Gwyn Ashton's talent: from hard-rocking tracks "Loaded 6 Shooter", "Ain't Got Time For That Stuff", "Wanted Man" and "Too Late", which are packed with energy, and are indicative of the band's powerful performances on stage, to slower blues songs such as "Someone Like You", which are steeped in the greatest of musical authenticity. Gwyn also shines on the acoustic numbers "Bad Luck Blues" and "Take Me Back Home", with soulful, emotion fuelled vocals.

Gwyn Ashton composed all songs on "Feel the Heat", which reveal his immense talent as a musician and songwriter.

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Gwyn Ashton - Solo Elektro

Size: 107,5 MB
Time: 45:41
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2017
Styles: Blues Rock
Art: Front

01. Metaphysical Journey (6:11)
02. Freedom (3:22)
03. She Won't Tell Me (2:18)
04. Dawn Of Tomorrow (4:42)
05. In Your Blood (3:30)
06. Please Allow Me (3:20)
07. Late Night (3:51)
08. I Guess That's What They Call Love (2:47)
09. Kind To Be Cruel (5:51)
10. Shine Lover Shine (2:39)
11. Metaphysical Journey (Reprise) (7:05)

Think of one-man band. Kick away the stereotype vision. Replace with Solo Elektro, Gwyn Ashton replete with attitude, fuzz, distortion and psychedelic attack. The electric guitar twists up the foundation of the blues with rock and his special application of slide and raw energy that explodes out of the speakers to the left and right of you.

The eleven tracks taking you on a journey as we step aboard with a Metaphysical Journey that opens and closes the album. The song has hooks that capture the power of the Beatles, infused into Gwyn’s eclectic and very personal approach to the music he plays. The energy is raw and edged with a hint of danger and if we continue on the path it will be too late to turn around. The guitar work is complex, full of licks, sonic distortions and the power of effects as the award-winning Australian squeezes every ounce of blues and rock juice out of the instrument. He begs the six strings to deliver just that little bit more.

There is nothing subtle about Gwyn’s approach it has a raucous appeal as metal grinds with an originality turning the blues almost black. The energy is ground out of the riffs, licks and rhythmic beats until nothing is left hanging in the air. Recorded not in a traditional studio, nor capturing a live show; the inspiration came to Gwyn amidst a tour, so setting up a mobile studio, scattering the microphones around the room. The outcome is not orderly but a chaotic den of creativity captured in a Czech Republic hotel room. The raw tapes were mixed by Mick Wordley at Mixmasters Studio in South Australia. He shaped the album so it is modern and at times brutal in its honesty. This is solo musicianship redefined. One-man band has gone electric-powered playing rock-blues with the sharp edge of metal. Grunge colliding with the back porch slide guitar as Dawn of Tomorrow demonstrates. The vocals are never lost the individual shades of the instruments are never blurred as the crisp in your face music is laid before you.

With a huge kick drum beat, sonic distortion and turbo charged vocals Shine Lover Shine has kerb appeal as does the whole album that never slows or loses energy. Ballads and simple melodic riffs have also stepped aboard Gwyn Ashton’s latest album Solo Elektro. Closing out with a reprise of the opening track we have completed the journey through Gwyn’s inventive mind sweep of one man band music aboard an interesting psychedelic magic carpet ride.

The journey is full of complexities, sonics that challenges your ear deftly combined with Gwyn Ashton’s sharp musical wit and timing. One thing for sure this Marmite album from a one man band has a broad range of in your face rocking blues with complex sonic sounds that never makes the mistake of falling into the pit of self-indulgence. ~by Bluesdoodles

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Gwyn Ashton - Fistful Of Blues EP

Released: 2013
Size: 49.7 MB
Time: 21:42
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Styles: Blues / Rock
Art: Front

1. Take You Home Tonight [5:17]
2. On The Borderline [5:41]
3. Waiting For The Day [4:57]
4. When You're Alone [5:46]

To be inventive while operating in one of the most conservative music forms is symptomatic of a great talent, and this ace axeman has it in spades. Enough to not rest on the laurels laid on him with the release of 2012's "Radiogram" and to carry on. “Fistful Of Blues”, a four-track EP, doesn’t picks up where its longplay predecessor left off but strips the music of any polish and goes for the genre’s natural roughness in the most poignant way.

The sweet pain hangs in the rarefied, heartbreaking elegance of “On The Borderline”, where familiar lyrical tropes take on a new meaning with the help of Gwyn’s talking guitar, and “When You’re Alone” that builds on Peter Green’s “Looking For Somebody” and follows its DNA back to Chess and forward to Gary Moore – without ever copying any of them but paying respect to all of Ashton’s heroes in his own style. With the live-in-a-studio maintained throughout, especially in the rhythm section department, he applies different approaches to his songs. Thus, the slide-kissed Chicago shuffle of “Take You Home Tonight” gains swing as it flows on the voice-and-twang unison only to switch to the sparse emotional and sonic overdrive, and the Texan heat of “Waiting For The Day” roars yet never fulfils its explosive potential, keeping the listener exactly in the place its title suggests.

And that’s exactly the place to be until the guitarist delivers another album… Although “Fistful Of Blues” is much more full-bloodied than many a full-length record.

Fistful Of Blues EP

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